There are many trees with medicinal properties and these medicinal trees have been used since the beginning of time to heal us, shelter us, and fuel our lives. These trees have many valuable healing properties that can remedy a plethora of health problems.
The medicinal trees of juniper, laurel and linden are used to treat a variety of ailments and are some of the greatest medicinal trees available for our use. Balm of Gilead, Balsam and Beech has enormous medicinal benefits that can be a help to all of us in our quest towards natural health.
In this article, we will examine the medicinal trees. Read on to discover the beneficial properties of these medicinal trees.
Laurel
The Laurel tree, also known as bay tree or bay laurel, is another of the greatest medicinal trees. The bark, berries and leaves of these medicinal trees are all used for healing purposes. The bark is slightly astringent and is effectively used to treat kidney and bladder stones, pancreas, spleen and liver problems.
A strong tea made from the berries of these medicinal trees can be applied externally or taken internally. For external use it is effective for poisonous insect bites, snake bites and wasp stings. It’s very useful in cases of tonsillitis, sore throat and lung problems.
Tea made from the berries of these medicinal trees is a great remedy for colds, fever and the flu. It will clear the eyes, lungs and any other part of the body that needs it. It is a great cleanser and suitable for treating chronic coughing and asthma. Other uses for this tea include the expelling of worms from the body, gas in the stomach and bowels and increasing the flow of urine when it is suppressed.
Juniper
The juniper tree is another of the best medicinal trees. It is valued for its healing berries, which are the most commonly used part of the tree. They are used as a diuretic, tonic and antiseptic.
The tea made from the berries of these medicinal trees is made by using two teaspoonfuls to one cup of boiling water. This tea is used for the treatment of poisonous insect bites, snake bites, dog bites and bee stings.
If you make a tea from the berries of these medicinal trees using only one teaspoon to one cup of boiling water, it can be beneficial to treat stomach problems, gas and bowel problems and for the treatment of colic. It is also an effective remedy for coughs, cramps, convulsions, gout, rheumatism and pain of all kinds.
Juniper tea is also wonderful for treating bleeding gums when used as a mouth wash and sore throat when gargled. It will also expel worms from children and adults.
Externally, the powdered ash of these medicinal trees is a wonderful remedy for sores and scabs. One teaspoon of the ash is used to one pint of boiling water.
Hemlock
The hemlock tree, also known as weeping spruce or Canada pitch tree, is one of the oldest and most common of the medicinal trees. The inner bark and leaves of these medicinal trees are used for healing among other things such as making shoe leather.
The leaves of these medicinal trees are used to make a tea for treating canker sores in the mouth, and as a gargle and mouthwash. It increases the flow of urine, heals the kidneys and bladder and also expels gravel in the bladder. It is beneficial for uterine problems, colon problems and diarrhea.
The tea made from these medicinal trees is also a wonderful remedy for gangrene, old sores and ulcers when applied externally to the affected area. The powdered bark is often put into shoes and/or stockings for sore, tender and/or sweaty feet.
Hickory
The hickory tree is among the most well known of the medicinal trees. It is valued not only for its healing properties, but also for its strength and tough wood. It is used for many things where a strong wood is needed, such as making ax handles.
The inner bark and leaves of these medicinal trees are used as a laxative, to purify the system and for washing sores and ulcers. They can also be used for diarrhea and colitis. A tablespoonful steeped in a pint of boiling water for fifteen minutes can be used for any of the above conditions.
For internal use, the tea made of these medicinal trees should be made by steeping one teaspoon full of the bark or leaves in one cup of boiling water. After thirty minutes, strain and drink from one to three cups per day.
Ironwood
The ironwood tree, also known as lever wood, is one of the best medicinal trees. The inner bark and the inner red wood of the medicinal trees are used. To use these parts, they must be shaved or cut into small chips and boiled for fifteen minutes.
These medicinal trees make a wonderful tonic and blood purifier. The tea is very beneficial for stomach problems of all kinds. It can be used to treat fever, scrofula and as a nerve tonic.
The medicinal trees of elder, eucalyptus and fig have many healing properties that can be used to treat an untold number of health problems. Read on to discover the benefits of these medicinal trees.
Elder
The elder tree, also known as sweet elder and elderberry, is one of the most commonly used medicinal trees. The flowers, leaves, bark, roots and berries can all be used with great benefit to the health of men. Every part of the tree is useful.
Tea made from the flowers of these medicinal trees is great for treating eye inflammation. It is also a stimulant, tonic and blood purifier. It is also very good in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases. For skin diseases, the tea can be used to wash the sores and taken internally to help expedite the healing process.
Other uses for the tea made from the flowers of these medicinal trees are the treatment of headaches, colds, rheumatism and epilepsy. It also a slight laxative which makes it a wonderful remedy for constipation. It is used to treat fever, chronic diseases, and used as a poultice for tumors and swelling.
The dry berries of these medicinal trees made into a tea are used to remedy cholera and diarrhea. It can be consumed freely and is good for the flu when combined with other herbs such as peppermint. Elder is also valuable when made into an ointment to treat burns, scalds and all skin diseases.
Eucalyptus
Eucalytpus, also known as bluegum tree, is another of the most well known medicinal trees. Made famous by their use as food for the koalas, these medicinal trees have many healing properties from being antiseptic to antispasmodic and stimulant.
The leaves and bark of these medicinal trees are used to treat fevers, bronchitis and asthma. The oil made from the leaves can be inhaled to treat asthma, sore throat and congestion. The antiseptic properties make it wonderful for use on wounds and ulcers. The oil from these medicinal trees may also be applied directly to the chest and throat to treat cough and sore throat.
Fig
The fresh fruit of these medicinal trees, when split open and placed on a boil or carbuncle, will bring great relief from the pain and swelling. Figs are also very delicious and are used as a mild laxative. The milk from the un-ripened fruits will remove a wart when applied directly to the affected area.
A tea made from the leaves of these medicinal trees is great to wash old sores, remove age spots from the skin and discoloration caused by bruises. The lukewarm tea dropped in the ear will alleviate the pain caused by an ear infection. It is also great for treating poisonous insect bites, hoarseness, bad breath and sore throat.
Fig tea is one of the greatest substances that can be gained from medicinal trees. It will treat lung problems of all kinds, convulsions, spasms and dropsy. To make a tea from the leaves of these medicinal trees, steep one teaspoonful of the leaves in a cup of boiling water. Drink three cups per day one hour before meals.
Chestnut
The chestnut tree, also known as American chestnut or Sweet chestnut, is a fantastic tonic and astringent. Both the inner bark and leaves are used on these medicinal trees and the nuts are a wonderful, nutritious food. The nuts are high in carbohydrates and many essential minerals.
The leaves of these medicinal trees are used to control severe coughing and other irritations of the respiratory tract such as whooping cough. A tablespoon full of the infusion made from chestnut leaves can be given three or four times per day to treat any of the above conditions.
Cinnamon
The cinnamon tree is a powerful aromatic, astringent and stimulant. The oil obtained from the bark and leaves of these medicinal trees are used. In addition to its delightful flavor that most of us are familiar with, the cinnamon tree contains many medicinal properties.
The powdered bark of these medicinal trees is a stimulant and can be used to treat gas and upset stomach. It warms the stomach, expels gas and is a slight laxative. Because of its astringent properties it can be used to treat diarrhea as well as nausea and vomiting.
A large teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of boiling water is a standard dose to treat the conditions listed above. It should be consumed in small quantities, up to a cup per day to reap the benefits of these medicinal trees.
Cypress
The cypress tree is another of the most familiar medicinal trees. The cones and nuts of the tree are used as and astringent to stop bleeding. For internal use, a tea is made by placing a few cones in a cup of boiling water and allowing the mixture to steep for about ten minutes. Take about two tablespoons every two hours for bleeding or diarrhea. It will also stop bleeding of the lungs and stomach. It is also used to treat bloody piles, bloody diarrhea and dysentery.
Cypress is also one of the best medicinal trees for treating bleeding gums and pyorrhea. Rinse the mouth with the tea made using the instructions above to treat these conditions. The cypress tea will stop the bleeding almost immediately. There is no better remedy to stop all kinds of bleeding than a tea made from these medicinal trees.
Birch
The Birch tree, also known as cherry birch or black birch, is an aromatic and stimulant. These medicinal trees are useful for treating problems of the bowels, rheumatism, and gout and to expel worms from the body. The bark and small twigs of the trees are used.
A tea made from the bark of these medicinal trees makes a great mouth wash for canker sores and when taken internally, is great for treating diarrhea and dysentery. Its use is beneficial for kidney and bladder stones and blood purification. Taken either internally and/or externally, the tea is a wonderful remedy for boils and sores of all kinds.
The tea has a very nice, pleasant taste and can be consumed freely. It is also used in the making of root beer.
Black Willow
The black willow tree, also known as the pussy willow, is another of the greatest medicinal trees. Both the bark and buds are used in medicinal preparations as an antiseptic and astringent.
A decoction of willow bark is among one of the best pain relievers made from any of the medicinal trees. It can be used to reduce fever, relieve pain of all kinds but especially joint pain, and to reduce swelling and inflammation.
The decoction of will bark is also used to treat sores in the mouth and as a gargle for a sore throat. This healing decoction is made by steeping two teaspoons of the dried bark in a cup of boiling water for two to three hours. Take a cup per day, a mouthful at a time.
Butternut
The butternut tree, also known as lemon walnut, is one of the best medicinal trees in cases where a tonic or cathartic are needed. These medicinal trees are also used to make a wonderful laxative and will expel worms from the body.
These medicinal trees are great for treating chronic constipation, fevers, cold and the flu. The nuts from these medicinal trees are delicious and high in minerals. You can usually find butternut extract that should be taken two teaspoonfuls at a time stirred into one cup of water. This remedy can be taken once per day to treat any of the symptoms listed above.
Balm of Gilead
Balm of Gilead, also known as Balsam Poplar or Mecca Balsam, has medicinal properties of a stimulant, tonic and balsamic. These medicinal trees have a beautiful fragrance but most importantly, contain properties in its bark and leaves for coughs, colds and lung, kidney and urinary problems.
The buds of these medicinal trees can be made into a healing salve to treat inflammation, fresh cuts, bruises and bedsores. The buds and bark of these medicinal trees are also used to treat scurvy and urinary tract problems such as suppressed urine.
The buds of these medicinal trees are also very useful for sore throats, coughs and colds when made into a tea. For a sore throat, the tea is gargled to soothe pain and inflammation. Add an equal part of anise or hyssop for a very healing tea for colds, coughs and sore throat.
Balsam
The Balsam tree, also known as the Balsam of Peru, is well known to us. We use these as Christmas trees but most people don’t know that these are very valuable medicinal trees. The bark contains a medicinal substance known as Balsam fir. This liquid comes from the inside of the bark after it has been penetrated and is useful for all chronic mucous conditions as well as for diarrhea and dysentery.
These medicinal trees are also useful for treating wounds, ringworm, eczema and all other skin conditions. The twigs and bark are also beneficial for treating rheumatism, kidney problems and urinary problems.
Beech
The beech tree, also known as American beech or beechnut tree, is another of the great medicinal trees. It is valued as a shade tree and for its delicious nuts. Its leaves and bark, however, contain medicinal properties for ulcers, stomach, and kidney and liver problems. It is also used to increase appetite and to treat diabetes. In addition, it is a wonderful tonic that will cleanse the system.
The leaves of these medicinal trees are astringent and will soothe the nerves and stomach. They are used to treat swelling and soothe sores and wounds. Bathe all sores in a tea made from one teaspoon of the leaves to one cup of boiling water, steeped for thirty minutes. The tea made from these medicinal trees can be used on humans and animals as an antiseptic to clean and promote healing of wound.
Acacia
The Acacia tree, also known as Gum Arabic or Cape Gum, has powerful medicinal benefits of being demulcent and mucilaginous. The gum which comes from these medicinal trees is made into mucilage with boiling water. Used this way, it is a demulcent that provides a protective coat over the respiratory lining, gastrointestinal and urinary tract.
When the gum from these medicinal trees is used in poultices or applied to the body externally, it easily retains moisture and warmth. It absorbs discharges and works together well with other powdered herbs for use in poultices.
When consumed internally, the gum from these medicinal trees has other powerful medicinal benefits. It lubricates and soothes the mucous membranes. This is one of the best medicinal trees for treating inflammation of the stomach, bowels and uterus.
Alder
The Alder tree, also known as European Alder or Winterberry, is another of the greatest medicinal trees. The leaves and bark are used as an astringent and tonic. The leaves are most useful for swelling and fresh leaves are often applied directly to swollen areas for relief. They reduce pain and swelling. The leaves of these medicinal trees, green or dry, when used in a poultice will alleviate swelling of any kind.
Another of the properties of these medicinal trees is its use for a sore throat. A decoction of the dry bark makes a wonderful gargle to soothe the pain and inflammation that accompanies a sore throat. Be cautious, however, as the fresh bark can cause vomiting if they are consumed.
Apple
The apple tree is one of the most useful and famous of the medicinal trees. The fruit and bark can both be used for medicinal purposes. For example, tea made from the bark of the apple tree is an old remedy for intermittent fever. When it is consumed hot, it will promote perspiration. It has also been one of the best medicinal trees for treating nausea, vomiting, boils, insect stings and toothaches.
The fruit from these medicinal trees have many benefits. Who hasn’t heard the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Apples are the King of Fruits and rightly so. They are beneficial for those people with diabetes, hyperacidity and problems with the liver and kidneys. Drinking apple juice with your meals or eating an apple or two per day can have an enormous benefit on the entire system.
